UK government could miss chance to protect children, says ex-inquiry chair

Alexis Jay says she is still pressing ministers to introduce mandatory reporting of allegations in England and Wales

A “once-in-a-lifetime” chance to protect children is at risk of being squandered by the UK government, a leading expert has warned.

Prof Alexis Jay, the former chair of the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse (IICSA) said she was still pressing Labour ministers for a commitment to introduce her recommendations made at the conclusion of the seven-year inquiry in 2022.